I was very impressed with how thorough Todd was with his inspection and report. He turned around the report in less than 24 hours. Very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He confirmed some of the suspicions my wife and I had on a home we are purchasing and spent additional time to walk through the property with me to point out the issues and explained what needed to be done. His fee was very reasonable too. If you're a home buyer, this is DEFINITELY the guy for you. If you're a home owner, be warned, he will be very thorough, so if you're trying to hide issues with a home you're trying to sell, you may want to look elsewhere. read more

We appreciate having Todd to inspect our prospective new homes on two separate occasions. They were both new constructions, and Todd reported on several items that may have gone unnoticed if it weren't for him. We received the report quickly over the email on the same day, and the payment is hassle free. Thank you very much. read more

This company's horribly lax property inspection has caused me endless problems. They inspected a house I then bought in 2017 and missed that there was significant mold and water damage in the kitchen cabinets. I was frustrated, but figured everyone makes mistakes. Now I have gone to fix my bathroom fan/vent and learned that it is venting directly into my attic insulation, which is illegal. How could they have missed that? read more

Todd did the report for a duplex we purchased and it has continued to be informative as we take care of the items he noted. Wife was very nice with taking care of payments. Highly recommend Todd Erickson's reports...don't know about the other inspectors. read more

I've had the pleasure of working with Todd on two of my recent property incspections; I've found Todd to be thorough, professional, and very knowledgeable. Todd took the time to explain small details that could have been problematic during the transaction, explaining the difference between something that was "up to code" 20 years ago but has changed according to todays standards. His experience in the industry and the area were reassuring and helpful. I would recoomend CBI/Todd to anyone that wants to know the condition of a property before the transaction is closed. His thoroughness and attention to detail is the value he brings! read more

Todd performed an inspection on a house I purchased. I was present onsite while Todd performed his inspection and he explained things to me along with way. I felt he was thorough and provided a well written report with pictures showing me areas of concern. The best part was that the termite inspector was onsite just after Todd completed his inspection and reported on the same problem areas that Todd did. That helped confirm that there were no areas missed and that Todd did a thorough job I would not hesitate to use Todd again for a future inspection. read more

I hope that who ever uses this company gets better instructions and then I did. Because of the inspector that came to my house and did my inspection, the stuff that needed fixing or touched up doesn't get taken care of because the inspector didn't feel the need to inform me (first time home buyer) that after his inspection I had to send in my report. And now I am past due on my warranty. DON'T EVER USE THIS COMPANY!!!!!! read more

I had the pleasure to work with Todd this week during the home inspection of a house you are buying. We are first-time buyers so we are a bit anxious. Todd was very thorough, professional and very very knowledgeable. He spoke 'plain English' and took the time to explain everything we didn't understand and to answer all our questions. We walked through the house with him and he pointed at every single thing that we should pay attention to. He found things that the pest inspector had missed and was clear about the priority those issues should take. This gave us some leverage to negotiate with the sellers -- big plus! He was friendly, helpful and informative, and sent the reports right away -- we had them the day after the inspection. I would highly recommend Todd to anybody who is looking into buying a home. read more

I picked CBI based on Redfin reviews. Unfortunately, the final report was significantly lacking in details. I had been looking for houses for past year and I saw many inspection reports, most with vivid details. Those inspections were even paid by the seller! Therefore, when I bought my house, and I was paying for the inspection, I was expecting significant amount of details, at least on par with the other reports that I saw. Instead I found the following: 1. The details were very few, pictures were almost non-existant 2. He failed to note that the laminate floor's bullnose was coming off (even the realtor noticed that) 3. He mentioned that he didn't get a chance to check furnace. We later found that the furnace was not service-able, and we have to buy a new furnace 4. He forgot to check the sprinkler. I was surprised to find that the sprinkler is not even mentioned in the report. So, I asked if the sprinkler was ok. He didn't even respond. Finally I sent him a short video of the sprinkler asking him to just verify if it is automatic sprinkler. He promptly responded to that video and I am grateful for that. That's why 3 stars, otherwise, I would put 2 star. 5. He didn't even check the attic. Later on, we found that attic had many water damage. 6. There was a water damage in the master bedroom ceiling, quite visible. We noticed that as soon as we started checking the house once we got the keys. He didn't mention that at all. Overall, from my experience of reading many other inspection reports, as provided by other sellers' agents, I found the report is quite underwhelming. read more

My fiance and I are first time home buyers and were referred to Todd by our real estate agent. As much as we loved the house, we wanted to hire our own house inspector before finalizing any paperwork. Todd was very helpful and informative. His inspection report definitely reassured us that we were making the right decision. As house buying newbies, its great to find professionals, like Todd, who will answer all our questions (no matter how silly they may sound). read more

The Hagley Group @ Prudential California Realty has used Todd for Home Inspections for close to ten years. He is thorough, honest, and responsive. I don't always like what he has to say - but he is always right on with his inspections. And that's what I want in an inspector. A thorough inspection protects my clients and my license. I cannot say enough good things about this family run business. Todd is great! read more

I would not recommend this property inspection group. They seem to have the opinion that it's ok to write opinions about areas of professional enginners expertise. THEY ARE NOT ENGINEERS. If you want the sale of your home to be jeopardized, these would be the people to accomplish that for you. They are not professional people. They most certainly do not know some of the simpliest construction practices. They write opinions they are not qualified to write, and it becomes the homeowners problem to defend their property. I can not believe that a company like this stays in business. read more

CBI Property inspection did an AWFULL job in inspecting my home. He came recommended by Redfin which also did awfull job during the deal. I believe redfin and CBI property are scratching each other's back to get business. Make your money and screw the customers and defend each other kind of thing There were cracks in the ceiling and floor that Todd (CBI inspector) ignored or did not notice. Yard floor was raised from ground level which he could not find. Broken toilet paper holder was not reported. One week into the house I am finding many faults that the report is missing on. Window blind top was missing, window screens were missing and never in the report. Some Security issues were missed. My untrained eye can find faults that trained eye of home inspector was supposed to find but did not. This takes away your negotiating power with the seller and then you have to fix it from your pocket. I also feel redfin has hand in it as they were only interested in commissions and they keep defending the inspectors. This inspector was either in deep sleep or highly incompetent or both during the inspection. I believe CBI is highly incompetent for the home inspection job. I will NEVER RECOMMEND CBI Home inspectors for home inspections. I would NEVER RECOMMEND Redfin as your agent for home deal. The agent i dealt with was highly incompetent for the job and her SFO area manager called only to provide lip service. They did not provide any real help, just did the lip service. read more

Todd did a great job on our general home inspection in 2013. He was patient in thoroughly answering all of our questions and giving his opinion on the priority of repairs needed, home maintenance, and energy efficiency. We received his report the next day and were very pleased with its quality. We learned a lot from Todd and highly recommend him, especially to first-time buyers like us in need of education. read more

There are many property inspectors to choose from in the area. As a local Realtor, I make a point to recommend CBI Property Inspections to my buyers every time. Todd is thorough when looking at the home and patient with my buyers who often have lots of questions. Todd is great about getting his report to me within 24 hours. When time is of the essence in keeping a transaction together, timeliness and thoroughness is of up most importance. read more

I would not recommend to use them for property inspection before sale. In my opinion they are not knowledgeable, and their report can ruin your transaction. read more

We recommend Todd Erickson and CBI Property Inspections to our clients regularly. Todd has completed hundreds of inspections for our clients and continues to be one of our primary inspectors. Our clients comment frequently on how attentive and patient Todd is during the home inspection process, thoroughly describing his findings and answering their questions. We rely on his expertise to provide the clients with thorough home inspection which not only leads us to negotiate the best deals for our clients but allows clients to make a sound choice in purchasing their new home. Clients appreciate his attention to details and expert opinion. We highly recommend Todd as a great choice for your next home inspection needs. read more

As a first time home buyer, it was great to have someone as experienced as Todd on the inspection. Without his help I would have ended up with a house with a bad foundation, questionable wiring, a faulty furnace installation (which would have allowed vented gas into the house), and a number of other repairs that I would have had to make. I very much recommend Todd if you are serious about a house, and want to avoid any hidden surprises. read more

Many times a comsumer or realtor opinion of inspectors is based on the impact the property inspection report has on a transaction. Negative findings on a property can result in the cancellation of the sale leaving one side relieved and one side disappointed. I have found Todd to be nothing but professional in all of the inspections he has handled for my clients regardless of the outcome of the inspection. He has a very even way of sharing his findings and is always available for further inspections or follow up questions. I have witnessed many inspections by other companies when my clients were not in the position to choose the inspection company and those observations along with Todd's expertise are what keep me loyal to CBI read more

As a seasoned Real Estate professional (26+ years) I have met lots of inspectors. By far and away the best is Todd Erickson with CBI Property Inspections. Todd is knowledgable and direct ... he tells it like it is! If you see a poor rating for him, it's probably because he pointed something out to a buyer that may not have pleased their seller ... but if you have decent buyers and sellers in a transaction, both will welcome the inspection process and Todd's astude observations that inform them of the actual condition of the property and it's systems ... he saves everyone the need to have bad feelings after closing. I am delignted with his service, I even had him inspect the house my son was buying! He prepared us for the work needed to bring the house up to standard, no surprises! In this crazy short sale, bank owned market where all the sellers want to do is sell the property as-is (scary!) Todd is THE MAN! I recommend him without hesitation! read more

Did an acceptable job with a last-minute inspection, but especially after reading the other reviews I wouldn't ask CBI to do a full inspection before purchasing a home. His demeanor is also rather surly, and our realtor, who was present at the inspection, had to continually prompt him to take a look at particular areas of concern. read more

The team at CBI are awesome!.....they always make themselves available for inspections and are very professional and detailed....would definitely recommend Todd! read more

I have been using CBI Home Inspection for years & refer Todd to all of my clients, family and friends. They are professional, extremely knowledgeable and reliable. Three very important key factors in this business. CBI is the place to call for your home inspections! read more

I am a Realtor and CBI has been my FIRST choice for Home Inspections since 2006. Todd and Heidi are an amazing team and they are efficient and professional every time. An example that I think really reflects Todd's knowledge, character & professionalism comes from a situation where Todd suggested we go back and do a second inspection during a particularly rainy day to confirm what he was suspecting would be sever leakage due to cracking in the stucco. This was a $800,000 plus purchase for my clients and with his keen eye and knowledge, he did indeed find that the whole side of the home had been poorly constructed and was letting water into the framing...an issue that would have cost my clients well over $100,000 worth of repairs. The buyer was so grateful for his extra effort and diligence. He has been so generous with my clients staying beyond the normal inspection time to answer questions and walk my clients through the home noting the important issues on his report. His reports are easy to read, and are extremely thorough...checking all systems, attics, crawl spaces and everything in between. I am grateful to have both Heidi & Todd on my side and have such a long track record of their great service to myself and my clients. THANK YOU CBI!!! read more